FERGUS – Couple Paul and Kristen Carvalho enjoyed the cold weather weekend riding their snowmobiles around the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex on Feb. 1.
Green Party Campaign kickoff
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Green Party of Ontario kicked off the campaigns of party leader Mike Schreiner and Bronwynne Wilton at Schreiner’s office in Guelph on Jan. 29.
Young Evans stepping down as executive director of Compass
GUELPH – After almost a decade as executive director, Joanne Young Evans has decided to begin a new chapter and will be stepping away from her role at Compass Community Services.
Black Brilliance, Black Futures celebrated at UGDSB in February
GUELPH – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) recognizes and celebrates Black Brilliance and Black Futures during the month of February.
Erin resident wins $300,000 lottery prize
ERIN – Clinton Clifford of Erin is celebrating after winning a $300,000 prize with Instant Plinko.
Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team bring home bronze medals
ERIN – The Erin Hillsburgh Devils U11B team placed third at the CAN/AM Youth Challenge Cup in Lake Placid, New York on Jan. 26.
Acoustic Steel headlines Black History Month event at Wellington County museum
ABOYNE – Steel drums will ring out at Wellington County Museum and Archives on Feb. 16 during a special event in celebration of Black History Month.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most famous and haunting stories to emerge from the 20th century.
Wellington County Museum opens new exhibit: Wash on Monday
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has announced the opening of Wash on Monday, a new exhibit exploring the evolution of laundry technology from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
Residents receive coronation medals
ACTON – Families and friends gathered in the Acton Town Hall Centre on Jan. 24 for a King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony.
Kitras named Wellington-Halton Hills candidate for New Blue Party
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Stephen Kitras is the New Blue Party of Ontario’s candidate for the Wellington-Halton Hills riding.
OFA welcomes funding for Cultivating Local project
GUELPH – Funding from the provincial government is supporting a new project dedicated to growing the province’s agri-food sector by helping farmers seize local selling opportunities.
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Guelph Lake officially open for ice fishing
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – It’s officially fishing season at Guelph Lake. “Ice at Guelph Lake and Shade’s Mills is now at safe levels – come drop a line!” reads a Jan. 17 Facebook post from the Grand River Conservation Authority, announcing that conservation areas are open for ice fishing. The post had said i
Robbie Burns Day a hit throughout the County
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The famous Scottish poet and storyteller Robbie Burns was celebrated this year by the Fergus Pipe Band on Jan. 25 at the Fergus Legion Hall.